Counternarcotics Technical Advisor

The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) is seeking a Counternarcotics Technical Advisor to provide expert guidance on counternarcotics programs and policies. The advisor will serve as a technical and policy advisor on a full range of issues related to counternarcotics and supply reduction activities, and will provide assistance to bilateral, regional, and centrally-managed counternarcotics programs and budgets. The advisor will also inform and shape INL bureau counternarcotics policies and programs based on current and emerging drug threats and challenges. Some key responsibilities of the job include: • Serving as an advisory resource for INL program managers in Washington and in the field on specific aspects of counternarcotics programs • Providing assistance to bilateral, regional, and centrally-managed counternarcotics programs and budgets for activities directed at supporting the development, delivery, assessment, management, and evaluation of foreign assistance related to illicit drug supply reduction • Informing and shaping INL bureau counternarcotics policies and programs based on current and emerging drug threats and challenges • Providing support for developing policies, including drafting documents, and conducting analyses, feasibility studies, and strategy options • Preparing background and briefing materials, speeches and talking points for a range of Department of State staff